Europe's Leading Event For Taking Your Business Overseas

Going Global Live is the number one show in Europe for businesses that are looking to expand internationally, export products or set up overseas operations.

Providing businesses with everything they need to know about trading in some of the world’s most lucrative cities, countries and regions; Going Global brings the most forward-thinking minds on doing business abroad under one roof.

Going Global Live Runs At the ExCeL London, Alongside

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Keynote Theatre 3

Wednesday 27th November

Thursday 28th November

10.15 - 10.45

Chris Southworth

ICC’s Secretary General Chris Southworth will give an insight into the importance of Business Engagement to global institutions such as the WTO, UN and G20; Touching on global priorities including Climate Change and Sustainability, Digital Trade, and Protectionism.

11.45 - 12.15

Ian Gowers MIEx

In this seminar, Ian will cover the basic aspects of international marketing and how to develop sales to new export markets. Hear how to approach a market and what needs to be considered as part of the export plan. Ian will also cover key considerations including the costs of getting products to market and also how to find customers and business partners.

12.30 - 13.00

Liam Smyth

Traders in the UK are experiencing huge uncertainty as the impact of Brexit becomes more understood. The Government asked traders to ‘Get Ready for Brexit’, HMRC has introduced transitional arrangements and encouraged traders to prepare to import and export from the EU just like they do for the rest of the world. But what’s happened? Are our traders prepared for change? What more can they do now?

13.15 - 13.45

David Leighton

In this seminar David will consider what steps the British Government needs to take to make the UK a true global trading and exporting powerhouse. A wide range of topics will be covered including transport connectivity, export promotion and finance, as well as the wider policy context in a post-Brexit Britain.

14.00 - 14.30

Sarah Carroll

The internet has opened up the doors of international trade to everyone so you too can sell to millions of customers all over the world. Sarah shares the insights from her book ‘Grow Fast, Grow Global’ on how to do this using digital channels to get unstoppable international growth.

14.45 - 15.15

Shweta Jhajharia

Too many businesses make common mistakes which put their profits at risk when attempting to grow in foreign markets. To succeed in global expansion, business owners need to be clued-in to the channels, strategies and best practices that are working right now. Shweta will walk you through some of the most important lessons to learn to give yourself the best chance of success when expanding internationally.

15.30 - 16.00

Lord (JD) Waverley

The UK''s trajectory, with or without BREXIT in place, is set on a global path. It has been a long haul and our country deserves a long bout of optimism. Rallying around the flag, reacting to consequences and working to create opportunities around the world is required.
& SupplyFinder: Business needs of the global economy - SMEs - are SupplyFinder’s core. Tender opportunities, JV matchmaking & export services.

16.15 - 16.45

Richard Simon-Lewis

UK Export Finance (UKEF) is the UK’s export credit agency. Our mission is to ensure that no viable UK export fails for lack of finance or insurance from the private sector, while operating at no net cost to the taxpayer. Join us to find out more about how export finance and insurance could help your business win, fulfil and get paid for export contracts.

11.45 - 12.15

Andrew William Moylan

Drawing from his vast experience, relevant case studies and sharing top tips, Andy will show attendees the opportunities open to them in trading overseas in existing and emerging markets. He will discuss what it takes to ensure that despite the levels of uncertainty in trading in some emerging high growth markets, that the financial risk and the risk of non-payment can be de-risked so that trading can go ahead and flourish.

12.30 - 13.00

Ingrid Van der Zalm

We know the barriers to exporting can be challenging and confusing for small businesses. However, the rewards can be significant if it is done right. In this session, we’ll debunk common exporting myths and help you build the confidence and competence you need to realise your exporting potential. We’ll equip you with the insights, tools and resources you need to take your business global.

13.15 - 13.45

Itzik Amiel

Do you know how to connect to the right people to help expand your business internationally? Do you know how to nurture your relationships on a regular basis? Do you struggle with getting your relationships to help you to grow your business? If any of these questions resonate with you, then you’re not alone. In this presentation, Itzik will share the 7 secrets to building your global Relations Capital by identifying the people critical to your success and developing strategies to build relations and grow your business and referrals globally. These strategies based on his bestselling book: “The Attention Switch”.

14.00 - 14.30

Jose Alejandro Rojas

In this seminar, the Minister of Private Investments of Panama, Mr. Jose Alejandro Rojas, will discuss why Panama is known to be the “hub of the Americas”, and the most connected country in the Americas regarding air and sea transportation, logistics, added value services, business services, passenger connectivity and digital connectivity.

14.45 - 15.15

Nigel Barker

We are on the cusp of 2020. We live in a world of crypto-currency, robotic cleaners and AI, but still many businesses aren’t correctly harnessing the technologies that we already take for granted. Nigel will take you on a light-hearted journey through some of the all too common mistakes he encounters in his role as a Digital Adviser for the Department for International Trade and, more importantly, how to fix them.

15.30 - 16.00

Sandra Strong

The presentation will review the benefits for companies exporting services and goods internationally of ensuring they can utilise the free trade agreements that are in place and future agreements being planned by the UK. It will address the rules within free trade agreements, the trends of including services and other contractual and tariff issues to encourage the increase in bilateral trade between the signatory countries. The talk will also review the rule of origin for goods and how this affects UK/EU businesses.